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The return of Ironhorse | Mountain Bike Web Magazine
EUROBIKE 2015 - The return of Ironhorse
Among other innovations unearthed here in Friedrichshafen during the ' Eurobike we must mention Ironhorse . The legendary factory with which Sam Hill has become known as one of the best skiers in the world seems to be rising from the ashes.
At the fair we found a small booth in which, on display, you could enjoy a new model Ironhorse .
It is a bike all'allmountain declined. The scheme takes the cushioning of past models, or the glorious DW Link .
The bike is called 9Point and for 2016 will be available in three different edits.
The most interesting thing though is that behind the brand there's a company like Dorel Sports .
This points to a possible continuation of the brand with new models that will be designed as early as next season.
Modeled 9Point we can tell you that it's a mountain bike aluminum with modern geometries. The steering angle measurement 66.5 °, 75 ° the saddle. The wheelbase is 1185mm long for the average size and the wagon measure 435mm.
Currently online is an official website , but there is no news of the most detailed models in 2016.
- See more at: http://www.triridemtb.com/eurobike-2015-ironhorse/
Among other innovations unearthed here in Friedrichshafen during the ' Eurobike we must mention Ironhorse . The legendary factory with which Sam Hill has become known as one of the best skiers in the world seems to be rising from the ashes.
At the fair we found a small booth in which, on display, you could enjoy a new model Ironhorse .
It is a bike all'allmountain declined. The scheme takes the cushioning of past models, or the glorious DW Link .
The bike is called 9Point and for 2016 will be available in three different edits.
The most interesting thing though is that behind the brand there's a company like Dorel Sports .
This points to a possible continuation of the brand with new models that will be designed as early as next season.
Modeled 9Point we can tell you that it's a mountain bike aluminum with modern geometries. The steering angle measurement 66.5 °, 75 ° the saddle. The wheelbase is 1185mm long for the average size and the wagon measure 435mm.
Currently online is an official website , but there is no news of the most detailed models in 2016.
- See more at: http://www.triridemtb.com/eurobike-2015-ironhorse/
Sagan withdraws from Vuelta | Sport24
http://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/Cycling/International/Sagan-withdraws-from-Vuelta-20150830
Sagan withdraws from Vuelta
2015-08-30 14:15
 Peter Sagan (AFP) |
Madrid - Slovakian rider Peter Sagan has become the latest high-profile withdrawal from Spain's Vuelta after being hit by an auxiliary motorcycle during Saturday's eighth stage.
Sagan, who had ended a two-year drought without a Grand Tour win on stage three, looked set to challenge for another stage victory and held the green points jersey until the incident took place just over eight kilometres from the finish.
"Tinkoff-Saxo announces that, unfortunately, the team's co-leader at the Vuelta a Espana cannot safely continue to race and will instead return home to recover," the Russian team said in a statement on Sunday.
"Sagan was hit by a reckless auxiliary motorbike in the final kilometres of stage eight and suffered wounds and burns of first and second degree on the left side of his body, from the hip to the lower leg. In addition, he has a contusion on his left forearm with an intra-muscular haematoma."
Tinkoff-Saxo also said on Saturday that they would explore taking legal action against the parties that caused the crash.
"Unfortunately, it isn't the first time such an incident happens," said Sagan.
"Even if motorbikes are forced to go through a group of riders, they should do it very carefully and not recklessly. In my opinion, motorbike drivers don't take the safety of the riders in consideration seriously."
Sagan's withdrawal is just the latest in a number of big names to exit the race after a crash-dominated stage from Puebla de Don Fadrique to Murcia.
Belgian rider Kris Boeckmans has been placed in an induced coma after a major pile-up 50 kilometres from the finish.
Ireland's Dan Martin, who had been lying third in the general classification, American Tejay van Garderen and France's Nacer Bouhanni were also forced to abandon after being caught up in the same crash.
Saturday's stage winner Jasper Stuyven was also forced to withdraw after he claimed his first Grand Tour victory despite breaking a bone in his wrist.
Prototypes 2015
New Bikes and Prototypes - Eurobike 2015
Aug 25, 2015
Mike Kazimer
A Pinion gearbox drivetrain drain means there's no rear derailleur to snag on rocks or get clogged with mud. Take a closer look above the bike's stem and you'll see the location of a USB port that's powered by the dynamo front hub. 12 speeds are delivered by Pinion's belt-driven gearbox.
Ghost PathRIOT
The name may be a little strange – PathRIOT brings to mind crowds of angry rollerbladers squaring off against lycra clad joggers – but despite what my overactive imagination thinks, this is Ghost's latest entry into the enduro race market, with a full carbon frame and 150mm of rear travel matched with a 170mm fork up front. The bike's burly spec reflects its intentions, and the top of the line PathRIOT 10 model comes with a Climb Switch equipped Cane Creek Double Barrel Coil, a FOX 36 Float, SRAM XX1 drivetrain, and a Schwalbe Magic Mary / Rock Razor tire combo.
The 27.5" wheeled bike's head angle is 66.5°, which is a little steeper than some of the other contenders in this category, but the Ghost was displaying a model with a Cane Creek AngleSet installed, an easy solution for riders looking for something even slacker. Other key geometry numbers include a 460mm reach on the size large, a 425mm chainstay length, and a 75.5° degree seat angle. The PathRIOT 10 will retail for € 6499, and the PathRIOT 8 will be € 4999.
Ghost ROAMR
The ROAMR is a concept bike, a rolling test sled that Ghost can use to experiment with different ideas, including a Pinion gearbox drivetrain. Ghost place the 27.5" wheeled bike in what they call the "enduro overland" category, since its 160mm of travel is more than enough to deal with whatever obstacles may come its way, but features like a dynamo front hub that connects to a USB port below the stem's topcap for charging lights or other accessories hint that this isn't your run of the mill all-mountain rig.
Ghost have even developed frame and seat bags to go along with the ROAMR for bikepacking adventures deep into the burliest terrain around. One of the bike's designers will be piloting the ROAMR from Eurobike's location in Friedrichshafen, Germany, back to his home in Madrid, Spain, a journey that should provide plenty of opportunities to put it to the test. How much does the bike weigh? The exact amount wasn't available, but let's just say it's not exactly light.
Nicolai ION GPI Pro
Nicolai had their latest gearbox bike on display, the 155mm ION GPI Pro. The bike's geometry was developed in conjunction with MOJO Suspension's Chris Porter, which means that it has an extraordinarily long reach, a steep seat tube angle of 77.7°, and a super slack 63.5° head angle in the bike's low setting. Available in three sizes: long, longer, and longest, the idea behind the geometry is to keep the rider more centered between the bike's wheels, a concept that's said to make it easier for a rider to get their weight over the front of the bike on steep terrain without feeling like they're going to pitch over the bars.
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